The mood has taken a melancholic turn on EastEnders as the Mitchells gather to do the final rites of Aunt Sal. We have only heard about Aunt Sal’s husband, Harold Martin, but have never seen him onscreen. Much to our delight, David Sterne has taken on Harold’s role, and we will see him at Sal Martin’s funeral. Viewers might be able to fill in missing pieces of Aunt Sal’s past by finally encountering her husband. The actor has teased about his new role in the BBC soap. Please continue reading to know what the actor opined about his new portrayal.
Bridgerton Star Dishes on New Role
David Sterne, known for his role in Bridgerton, has landed a role in EastEnders for Aunt Sal’s farewell storyline. Sterne is a jack of all trades; he is a legendary performer in theatre, film, and radio. We will see him soon on screen, playing the husband of the late Aunt Sal. Harold has been referenced multiple times on the soap but has never been depicted. He will join the Mitchells for the funeral of Sal Martin, Peggy Mitchell’s sister. Sal’s character has been killed off after the actual demise of actress Anna Karen last year.

Speaking about his guest appearance, David said that he loved playing Harold. He found Harold’s storyline to be significant in the soap’s context. Furthermore, the actor said that everyone was so wonderful and welcoming. Sterne loved the writing; he found Harold’s character a joy to portray.
Apart from playing Farmer Robert in the initial season of the popular Netflix series Bridgerton, he has other notable flicks in his career that spanned more than 40 years. These include – Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, and Vikings. Recent news revealed that Alan Ford, known for his roles in Snatch and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, will join David in paying tribute to Aunt Sal.
EastEnders: Soap Producer Welcomes David
Soap boss Chris Clenshaw spoke about David’s guest appearance on the soap. He said, “I’m delighted to welcome David Sterne to the guest role of Aunt Sal’s elusive husband, Harold Martin.” The Mitchell family is coming together to bid Sal an adieu.

In addition, the producer has stated that the viewers will know more about Aunt’s backstory by finally meeting her husband. He said that Anna Karen’s demise saddened everyone at EastEnders. And that it was necessary to give her character, Aunt Sal, a well-deserved send-off.
Harold’s eulogy for Sal is rumoured to move the entire congregation to tears. And a bunch of other twists are aligned for the funeral! Are you excited to see David as Aunt Sal’s husband? Stay tuned to TV Season and Spoiler as we bring you the latest tea on EastEnders.